Garden Update
Historic Windows Arrive at Ketcham Inn
After 35 years, Ketcham Inn is one step closer to restoration. Windows for the c. 1693 Summer Kitchen were unveiled on July 21st. The window frames were constructed by Scott W. Brown, Master Timber Framer out of White Oak and Cypress. These window frames were in vogue between 1690 and 1700. These leaded glass windows […]
Rocking Horse Restored
Historic c. 1870 rocking horse was restored by Roger Herald, Contemporary American whimsical folk art craftsman, Center Moriches. This object was gifted by Boyce and Marjorie Rogers in 2023.
Mary E. Field (1931-2023)
Memorial to occur at Ketcham Inn, August 25th 1:30pm Local historian, author of The Illustrated History of the Moriches Bay Area. Educator; started Walk Down Main Street school programs. Long Island History Project Interview, Moriches and the Terry Ketcham Inn Mary E. Field, Moriches Bay Area historian, speaks about her book she wrote with her […]
Master Gardener Summer Solstice Luncheon
Master Gardener program participants gathered at Ketcham Inn June 21, 2023 for a meal after completing the restoration of the Kitchen Garden, Boxwood Garden, Vegetable Garden at Ketcham Inn, and new ReWild Gardens at the John Scudder and Mary Pelletreau Havens Homestead. All members of the team celebrated with an unforgettable luncheon at Ketcham Inn. […]
Digital Tapestry
Ketcham Inn Foundation was awarded a $125,000 grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation administered by 360XR. These grant funds were used to create an augmented reality experience here at Ketcham Inn. For this project, we selected 5 individuals involved with the Revolutionary War and history of the Inn: tavern keeper Benjamin Havens, Thomas […]
Smith Farm – Camp Upton Building Roof Repaired
In January 2023, repairs were made to the roof of the historic Camp Upton Building on the Smith Farm property.
Smith Farm – Three Fruit Trees Planted
December 2022, three fruit-bearing apple trees planed to the west of the Dutch Gambrel at the Smith Farm. The trees symbolize a spirited new growth for a developing public park. Planted by Henry Leuthardt Nurseries, purchased by Ketcham Inn Foundation.
Newsletter 2022
Keep up with our annual projects and events with our 2022 Havens Ketcham Heritage Area Newsletter!
Ketcham Inn stepping stones
Ketcham Inn was recipient of seven bluestone stepping stones donated by Island Stone of Glen Cove, Sunday, June 19, 2022.
Ketcham Inn site granted Master Gardener status
Ketcham Inn Community Garden was recently designated an approved NYS Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, Master Gardener volunteer site. This designation will allow Master Gardeners to complete annual volunteer hours at the Ketcham Inn. The designation of the Ketcham Inn’s Garden site as an approved CCE Suffolk Master Gardenervolunteer site will further enhance and extend the reach of […]
18th Century Double Leaf Door Restoration
Originally posted January 22, 2021 Update: April 6, 2021 – Installation completed of the south front doors (1710). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donation of 18th century doors by our master timber framer, Scott W. Brown, were restored by Frank Zambella of Belle Interiors (309 Montauk Hwy, East Moriches, NY 11940). The doors will be hung in the 1710 […]
Propagating Your Own Plants from Seeds
Master Gardener Jane Corrarino noted in the January 2022 Newsletter of The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons
2021 RDLG Foundation Grant
Longwood Fair
Ketcham Inn Foundation, Inc has participated annually at the Longwood Fair for 30 years. Located opposite the front door of the beautiful Smith Estate house at Longwood, we sell local history books, used and antiquarian books for book lovers and book collectors of all kinds. Our primary fundraiser is at the Ketcham Inn Book Barn.